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Mrs. Rolo from Hopedale, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Student Creativity: Transforming Our School into an Innovation Lab

Help me give my students create a state-of-the-art Student Innovation Lab in today's changing world. The students in this lab will need flexible seating, enrich their design skills with a 3D printer and create with lego walls.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rolo's classroom raised $1,529

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My Project

In today’s evolving world, students need more than traditional classroom instruction to succeed; they need spaces that foster creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning. This project aims to create a state-of-the-art Student Innovation Lab where students can explore their ideas, collaborate, and bring their visions to life through technology, design, and experimentation.

Currently, our school lacks a dedicated space that promotes innovation and allows students to experiment with emerging technologies.

With your support, we plan to transform a designated area into a dynamic Innovation Lab equipped with tools and resources that will empower students to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) projects, digital design, robotics, and other cutting-edge fields. This will not only enhance their learning experience but also spark a passion for innovation and problem-solving that will benefit them well beyond the classroom.

Mrs. Rolo Memorial Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Hopedale, MA View local requests 70 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Modern Dining Chair Set, Shell with Wood Legs for Kitchen, Dining, Living Room, Set of 4, White, 18.11" W x 20.28" D x 32.68" H • Amazon Business $179.17 3 $537.51
FDW Metal Bar Stools Set of 4 Counter Height Barstool 24 Inches Industrial Bar Chairs Patio Stool Stackable Backless Stool Indoor Outdoor Metal Kitchen Stools Bar Chairs • Amazon Business $94.99 3 $284.97
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer with Fully Auto Leveling, Max 600mm/s High Speed Printing, 280°C Direct Extruder with 3S Detachable Nozzle, Core XY All Metal Structure, Print Size 220x220x220mm • Amazon Business $279.00 1 $279.00
Brick Loot 8 Pack Compatible 10" x 10" Baseplates in Grey Blue or Green - 32 x 32 Dots - Base Plates fits All Major Brands (Blue) • Amazon Business $16.47 6 $98.82
FUN LITTLE TOYS 1100 Piece Classic Bricks Building Toy Set Creative Play Set for Kids Boys and Girls 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.90 2 $49.80

Materials cost

$1,250.10

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,298.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$229.21

Total project goal

$1,528.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,528.06

6 Donors

-$1,184.68

Donations toward project cost

-$1,011.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$172.70

Matching donations from our partners

-$337.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$286.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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$0.00

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